In today's crop-price rundown for 22 Aug 2026, Aurad Shahajani APMC stood at the front of the pack for Safflower, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,291 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Safflower leader.
01What's Behind Today's Safflower Price
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,301
- Lowest Price Today₹5,281
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,291
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Safflower rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Safflower about 0.7% above the period average, and just 4.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Safflower prices at Aurad Shahajani APMC ranged between ₹4,800 and ₹5,550, with the average around ₹5,256. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹5,301 | ₹5,281 | ₹5,291 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,375 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,287 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,358 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,491 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,145 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,251 | ₹5,146 | ₹5,198 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,251 | ₹5,146 | ₹5,198 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,351 | ₹5,251 | ₹5,301 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,336 | ₹5,331 | ₹5,333 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,350 | ₹5,265 | ₹5,307 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,250 | ₹5,180 | ₹5,215 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹4,851 | ₹5,075 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,051 | ₹5,225 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,390 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,245 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,150 |
| 10 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,150 |
| 04 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,001 | ₹5,200 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,305 | ₹5,201 | ₹5,253 |
| 02 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
For Safflower, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Aurad Shahajani APMC was the market to beat for Safflower on 22 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.